Upstream Companies
Anadarko Petroleum
- Delaware Basin production averaged 85 Mboe/d (61% oil), up 10% from the previous quarter.
- Running 7 rigs and 5 frac crews for the remainder of 2018.
- Secured future oil takeaway capacity ahead of planned development totaling ~200 Mbo/d.
- Commitments will cover half of 2018 projected oil production and 100% of 2019 and 2020 oil production.
- Subsequent to quarter end, the company sold its first Delaware Basin international crude oil cargo.
- In North Loving area, 12 XL laterals were drilled targeting four different targets within the Wolfcamp A and a single 3rd Bone Spring.
- First regional oil treated facility (ROTF) will be operational during the second quarter.
- Additional ROTF will be added in North Loving County and the first cryogenic facility at the Mentone gas plant in the third quarter.
- Haven’t had any issues using sand sourced from in basin.
- Expect to complete previously announced $3 billion share repurchase program by the end of the second quarter.
Apache Corporation
- Permian production averaged 183 Mbo/d, up 3% sequentially.
- Alpine High production averaged 26 Mboe/d, up 33% from the fourth quarter.
- In the Midland Basin, completed first Wolfcamp C in Upton County (Azalea area).
- Schrock 2326 Wolfcamp C had an IP30 of ~1,428 Boe/d (70% oil).
- Well was completed in tandem with a Wolfcamp A and Wolfcamp B.
- Early results could lead to several hundred Wolfcamp C locations.
- Company implemented a new completion design with more optimal stage and cluster spacing, which has contributed to improved early-time well performance.
- Alpine High well costs have dropped by 20% from the 2017 average.
- 4 well Chinook pad is the company’s first multiwell test in the wet gas window had an average IP30 of 1,366 Boe/d.
- Contains 1,350 BTUs wet gas and oil.
- In Northcentral Reeves County 9 wells were PoP’d in the Dixieland area.
| Lease | Formation | Lateral | IP30 Avg. | % Oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Pad (2 Wells) | Upper & Middle Wolfcamp | 4,438 | 2,130 Boe/d | 42% |
| Bull Run Pad (7 Wells) | Upper & Middle Wolfcamp | 4,360 | 1,684 Boe/d | 45% |
Callon Petroleum
- First quarter production averaged 26.6 Mboe/d, which is flat versus the previous quarter.
- Production expected to ramp fairly evenly with estimated growth of ~10% per quarter through remainder of year.
- Ward County 2 well pad (Rendezvous A1 #01LA and A2 #09UA) targeting Lower and Upper Wolfcamp A averaged ~1,700 Boe/d in the first 20 days.
- Shifting activity to Monarch (NE Midland) and Wildhorse (Howard)
- Company first 6 well pad in Monarch has commenced drilling with 5 of 6 wells drilled.
- Wolfcamp A down-spacing test (10 wells/section) in Wildhorse exceeding previously drilled 8 spacing test.
- Initial results from in basin sand showing positive results.
- ~40 Mbo/d gathering commitments (multi-year term agreements) from Plains, Enterprise and Reliance.
- ~60% of 2018 oil production is protected by Mid-Cush basis hedges.
Carrizo Oil and Gas
- Production averaged ~15.2 Mboe/d, flat compared to the fourth quarter.
- Plan on running 3-4 rigs in the Permian in 2018 and growing production by more than 100%.
- Moving 2 frac crews from Eagle Ford to the Delaware in the second quarter.
- Completed construction of 250 Mbbl/d water gathering facility in the Phantom core area (Reeves/Ward border).
- Should reach total carrying capacity by mid-year 2019.
- PoP’d company best Wolfcamp B in the Delaware during the quarter. The Griffin State 10H achieved an IP30 rate of 2,150 Boe/d (53% oil) on a restricted choke.
- Executed FT agreement on more than 90% of current gas production.
Centennial Resources
- Production averaged 54 Mboe/d (58% oil), up 22% from the fourth quarter.
- PoP’d 16 wells which produced on average ~1,200 Mbo/d over the initial 30-day production period. Individual wells are outperforming company expectations.
- Currently running 6 rigs in the Southern Delaware.
- Operations shifting to multi-well pad projects.
- Targeting up to $70 million in organic acreage acquisitions throughout the year.
- No appetite for major M&A acquisitions.
- Announced strong Wolfcamp A result in Lea County.
- Juliet Fed Com 1H (4,000’ lateral) hand an IP30 rate of 1,127 Bo/d and has produced ~50 Mbo/d adjusted for a 4,500’ lateral in less than 60 days.
- In Reeves County, the Weaver State C T34H completed in the Third Bone Spring Sand has produced ~80 Mbo adjusted for a 9,500’ lateral in ~60 days
- The Third Bone Spring Sand extends over a significant portion of their Reeves County acreage and has the potential to add a substantial amount of inventory to portfolio. Company will drill additional wells during the year.
- Locked in HH swaps at ~$2.78 for 2019 and added basis swaps at ~$1.67 during the quarter, which effectively locks in prices at ~$1.47/mcf on ~30,000 (MMbtu/d) of its gas production.
- Much of the commentary in the preamble was related to concerns over natural gas logistics. “Apache’s Alpine High production ramp in 2019 and 2020 will cause additional strain on infrastructure and FT out of the basin until new pipeline projects are completed.”
- Southern Delaware Basin operators might have to flare their wet gas at the wellhead or curtail production in the near future.
- Hedged the Mid-Cush basis for 10,000 barrels per day, which represents approximately 27% of 2018 midpoint estimated oil production at an average differential of the $1.77 per barrel.
- Outlined company vision through 2021, “I visualize CDEV continuing its industry leading high oil growth rate phase through 2020 where we will likely reach a max debt to cap level of slightly less than 20%. We’ll begin to generate free cash flow in 2020, but not expect us to moderate our production growth and likely institute a dividend that same year. I visualize a transition from a very high oil growth rate company to the growth rate comfortably higher than the peer average commencing in 2021, leveling off with a high-teens debt-to-cap and free cash flow use each year for dividends and buybacks.”
Chevron
- Permian unconventional production averaged 252 Mboe/d, up 23% from the fourth quarter.
- Currently running 17 rigs.
- Around 2/3rds of capital costs are protected in the Permian.
- Estimate 2022 Permian unconventional production will increase to ~650 Mboe/d.
- Macro forecast for oil and LNGs look bullish for companies with supply ramps in the coming years.
- Demand growth and production declines will lead to supply gap by 2020 and by 2040, a gap of ~42 MMbo/d.
- LNG Supply and demand curve shows mid-term market oversupply and a gap developing next decade.
Cimarex Energy
- Plan on operating 10 rigs and 3 frac crews in the Permian during 2018.
- In the Upper Wolfcamp, disclosed 2-mile lateral infill wells have IP180s that are 90% of parent wells.
- Cimarex did not adjust production for updated completion styles; meaning parent wells, which were completed with older frac methods, are outperforming infill wells with the latest completion design (Gen 4).
- Read though: Degradation is likely higher than 10%.
- Cimarex did not adjust production for updated completion styles; meaning parent wells, which were completed with older frac methods, are outperforming infill wells with the latest completion design (Gen 4).
Lower Wolfcamp infill wells on Tim Tam development are outperforming parent wells.
- Reduced the Pagoda State 4 well pad performance from 20% (last presentation) to 16% above the parent well.
- Project tested 16 wells per section with vertical spacing of 340’ and horizontal spacing of 680’.
- PoP’d 2 Avalon wells in their Red Tank Area (North of Red Hills)
- Coriander AOC 1-12 State 1H had an IP30 rate of 3,333 Boe/d (67% oil).
- Thyme APY Fed 9H had an IP30 rate of 2,059 Boe/d (69% oil).
- Wells were drilled on separate sections testing different completion designs and landing zones.
- The significance of those two wells is we were testing different stimulation design as well as a particular landing zone that we chose. The outcome of those two wells have given us good confidence in terms of what type of fracture design we now want to deploy on the Triste Draw pilot, which you know we’ll be stimulating here very soon.
- Company has 24,000 net prospective acres in the Avalon.
- Sales agreements are in place for more than 98% of forecasted gas production through October 2019.
Devon Energy
- Delaware Basin production averaged 73 Mboe/d, up 22% sequentially.
- Frac efficiencies reached up to 15 stages/day.
- Boomslang development reached first production from 11 wells targeting 3 intervals (Leonard and Bone Spring).
- Average IP30 was ~1,400 Boe/d from 7 of 11 wells
- Cycle time on project was ~6 months and 40 days ahead of plan.
- Two Second Bone Spring Boundary Raider wells achieved highest flow rates in Delaware Basin history.
- Boundary Raider 212H had an IP24 of 12,868 Boe/d (82% oil).
- Boundary Raider 213H had an IP24 of 11,149 Boe/d (76% oil).
- Devon plans to drill 25 more wells in this area over the next 18 months.
- Announced new play targeting the 2nd Bone Siltstone in its Thistle/Gaucho area.
- 2 wells were PoP’d and achieved an IP24 average of ~1,700 Boe/d.
- Commenced completion operations at its Seawolf project in the Rattlesnake area located in Southern Lea County.
- 12 wells are targeting multiple horizons within the Wolfcamp A.
- Drilling efficiencies improved 67% versus prior activity with an average savings of $800k per well.
- Peak production expected in 4Q’18.
- Midland basis swaps protect ~50% of oil production.
- ~40% of oil is delivered on firm transport to the Gulf Coast.
- G&A expected to be 15% lower in second quarter due to workforce and non-personnel related costs reductions.
- Announced in April plans to lay off 9% of its workforce or 300 employees.
- G&A savings per year will be $150-$200 million per year.
- Repurchased $204 million worth of shares from $1 billion program and raised the quarterly dividend by 33%.
Diamondback Energy
- First quarter production averaged 103 Mboe/d (74% oil), up 10% sequentially.
- PoP’d 35 wells consisting of 20 Wolfcamp A, 9 Lower Spraberry, 4 Wolfcamp B and a single Middle Spraberry and Third Bone Spring Shale.
- Currently running 11 rigs(6 Midland/5 Delaware) and 5 frac crews (3 Midland/2 Delaware).
- Recently signed a 50,000 Bo/d agreement to be a firm shipper on the Gray Oak pipeline, which is expected to be completed in 2019.
Midland Basin Update
- Recently completed a 4 well pad on the Bombardier C Unit in Martin County targeting the Lower Spraberry and Wolfcamp A with an average lateral length of over 2 miles.
- 2 Wolfcamp A wells had an average IP30 rate of ~1,387 Boe/d (89% oil).
- 2 Lower Spraberry wells had an average IP30 rate of ~1,273 Boe/d (88% oil).
- In Glasscock County, the company drilled a 7 well pad targeting the Wolfcamp A and Wolfcamp B with an average latera length of ~2 miles.
- 2 Wolfcamp A wells achieved an average IP30 rate of 1,168 Boe/d (86% oil) and the first Wolfcamp B produced 1,428 Boe/d (85% oil). The remaining wells are still cleaning up.
Delaware Basin Update
- Completed first Third Bone Spring Shale in Reeves County.
- Rogers 6 Unit 3TB was completed with a 9,401’ lateral and had an IP30 rate of 1,147 Boe/d (80% oil).
- 2018 activity will focus on XL laterals in the Wolfcamp A in Reeves, Ward and Pecos and additional testing in the 2nd Bone Spring in Pecos County and the 3rd Bone Spring Reeves and Ward.
- Seeing significant uplift following ESP conversions versus gas lift.
Encana
- Permian growth rate in 2018 expected to be ~30% (3Q-4Q weighted) focused primarily on acreage in Midland and Martin Counties with associated CAPEX of $750-$800 million.
- D&C average cost per well is ~$5.6 million for a 7,500’ lateral.
- Plan on drilling 100-115 net wells running 4.5 rigs.
- Five year plan targeting $3 billion in cumulative free cash flow with a ~25% CAGR.
- Expect to grow within cash flow in 2018.
- ~50% of company’s capital directed towards the Permian in 2018.
- Martin County 10-well cube averaged 1,000 Bo/d over 90 days.
- More than 60% of wells will be on pads with more than 8 wells.
- Productivity has improved by 70% in 2 years.
- In Midland County, 8-well cube had an average IP30 of 1,150 Bo/d.
- Testing Jo Mill in Martin and the Middle Spraberry and Wolfcamp C in Midland.
- During the first quarter, horizontal LOE averaged $2.50 per boe.
- Offsetting service cost inflation with sourcing and efficiency improvements.
- Self-sourcing sand, water and OCTG (casing tubing etc.).
- Utilized 40% local sand during the first quarter and transitioning to 100% by EOY.
- Midland differential exposure in 2018 and 2019 limited.
- Fully protected in 2018 and >90% in 2019.
- Expect differentials to widen to as much as $15/Bbl and will not dissipate until the end of 2019
- “Differentials will continue to widen and the basin will most likely need a combination of trucking and rail to get all the barrels to the market”
- “Differentials will continue to widen and the basin will most likely need a combination of trucking and rail to get all the barrels to the market”
- Contrary to QEP’s recent change in flowback strategy which shifted away from ESPs, Encana wants to remove frac fluid as quickly as possible utilizing ESPs, then transitioning to gas lift and finally rod pump.
- Repurchased 10 million shares for $111 million of the previously announced $400 million stock repurchase program.
Energen
- Production averaged 92.9 Mboe/d (60% oil), up 22% sequentially.
- 25 wells were PoP’d which included 8 Gen 3 Wolfcamp wells in the Delaware Basin and 2 Gen 3 Cline tests in the central and north Midland Basin.
- Currently running 10 rigs and 4 frac crews and adding additional frac crew in the coming months.
- Increased guidance by additional rig and frac crew.
- 67% of wells with 1Q first production completed as pattern wells (multiple formations) in the Midland Basin.
- Completed 2 new Cline wells in Martin and Glasscock Counties. Both wells are tracking above their respective type curves.
- Tiger Unit 407H in Martin County is tracking in line with the 1.2 MMboe type curve adjusted to a 10,000’ lateral.
- The IP24 rate was 1,597 Mboe (87% oil).
- Foxtrot 405H in Glasscock County is tracking above the 1.5 MMboe type curve adjusted to a 10,000’ lateral after more than 120 days on production.
- The IP24 rate was 2,319 Mboe (69% oil).
- Tiger Unit 407H in Martin County is tracking in line with the 1.2 MMboe type curve adjusted to a 10,000’ lateral.
Midland Basin Cline Wells
- Delaware Basin Gen 3 Frac Wolfcamp A/B wells completed in 2017-2018 are tracking above the 2.2 MMBoe 2-mile model.
- 41 wells have been PoP’d with the new completion design.
EOG Resources
- Plan on completing 230 net wells in the Permian during 2018.
- Currently running 21 rigs.
- 7 well down spacing test targeting the Wolfcamp at its State Magellan lease had an average IP30 of 2,200 Boe/d (66% oil) from an average lateral length of 4700’.
- Company highlighted a First Bone Spring test, the Beowulf 33 State Com 301H had an IP30 of 1,735 Boe/d (73% oil) from a 6,900’ lateral.
- In the Leonard, the Gem 36 State Com 5H and 6H had an average IP30 of 2,555 Boe/d (63% oil) from a 4,200’ lateral.
- Earned 150% ATROR on first quarter investments.
ExxonMobil
- Unconventional production up 18% YoY.
- Currently running 27 rigs in the Permian.
- Did not disclose any new information regarding recently drilled extended laterals (~15,000’).
- “We’re being very careful what information we disclose on this because we do think there is a competitive advantage here.”
- Oil Demand expected to be very similar to 2017.
- Company is not facing any pipeline constraints and clearing all Permian barrels out of the basin.
- Exxon apparently heard investor’s complaints about CEO, Darren Woods, not attending the conference calls. Going forward, members of its managment team, including their CEO, will be participating.
Halcon Resources
- Delaware Basin production averaged 13.5 Boe/d during the first quarter.
- Currently running 3 rigs and adding a 4th in May with a full time frac crew and plans to add a spot crew in 2H of year.
- Activity will focus on West Quito and Monument Draw drilling 2-mile laterals.
- Minimal activity in Hackberry Draw in 2H of year.
- Activity will focus on West Quito and Monument Draw drilling 2-mile laterals.
- Updated guidance to include the additional rig. Full year 2018 production should average between 15-20 Mboe/d with associated CAPEX of $425-$475 million, an increase of 50% from previous guidance.
Laredo Petroleum
- Production averaged 63 Mboe/d, up ~9% from the previous quarter.
- Increased guidance by 12% for full-year 2018.
- Currently running 3 rigs and is in the process of adding a 4th.
- Results from 32 wells per section density test have been very encouraging.
- “Aggressively moving forward with 32 well development in the Upper and Middle Wolfcamp.”
- Sugg-A 157/158 5 well package, completed in the second and third quarters of 2017, is performing above type curve after approximately nine months.
- Company expects 20-25 of it remaining completions in 2018 to be developed on 32 Upper/Middle Wolfcamp wells per section.
- Revised completion design leading to increased efficiencies in cycle time.
- Lengthening stages, reducing fluid concentrations and utilizing PerfExtra from Gas Technology Institute.
- Initial performance from wells with reduced fluid concentrations has been below expectations.
- Company will continue to use longer stage lengths and PerfExtra as they have been positive for capital efficiency.
- First three XL laterals (15,000’) completed in the third quarter of 2017 have continued to improve and are now in line with the type curve, adjusted for lateral length.
- Announced update on previously reported marketing suit between Laredo and Shell.
- Shell has terminated the contract and informed Laredo that it will no longer purchase oil from the company.
- Estimate impact to Laredo’s price realization is the reduction of 2018 forecasted oil price realizations from 95% of WTI to 91% of WTI.
- 70% of 2018 volumes are protected from Midland pricing via Midland-Houston and Midland-Cushing basis swaps.
- Repurchased 6,727,901 shares of common stock in the first quarter at a weighted-average price of $8.69/share for a total of $58.5 million.
- Repurchase program allows up to $200 million in stock purchases.
- Repurchase program allows up to $200 million in stock purchases.
Marathon Oil
- Delaware production averaged 16 Mboe/d, up 45% from the fourth quarter.
- PoP’d 9 operated wells during the quarter.
- Malaga area drilling average feet per day improved more than 20% from the fourth quarter to average ~1,100 ft/day.
- Increased gross location count by ~165 (65% WI) through trades and small bolt-on acquisitions.
- More than 50% of 2018 oil production hedged through basis swaps.
- Announced acquisition of 250,000 net acres spread across multiple new exploration plays last year, including a highly contiguous position in the emerging Louisiana Austin Chalk at an average price of ~$900/acre.
Matador Resources
- Delaware Basin production averaged ~37.2 Mboe/d (63% oil), up 7% sequentially.
- Guiding 2Q production to average ~47 Mboe/d running 6 rigs.
- Acquired 3,500 net acres YTD for ~$30 million.
- Company now holds ~115,000 net acres in the basin.
- PoP’d 29 gross (16.1 net) wells during the quarter.
- Leo Thorsness #211H was completed in the Lower Wolfcamp A had an IP24 rate of 2,906 Boe/d.
- Company’s best 24 hour rate in the Delaware Basin.
- Garret 3 well pad (State Line Area) tested the Wolfcamp A-XY, Lower Wolfcamp A and Wolfcamp B-Blair.
- Wolfcamp B Blair had an IP24 rate of 2,240 Boe/d (45% oil).
- On the company’s Jackson Trust acreage in Northeast Loving, completed a Lower Wolfcamp A.
- Totum #212H had an IP24 rate of 1,755 Boe/d (75% oil).
- Test “confirms Lower Wolfcamp A potential.”
- Leo Thorsness #211H was completed in the Lower Wolfcamp A had an IP24 rate of 2,906 Boe/d.
- Midland-Cushing Basis differential hedging update: ~3.5 million barrels hedged for remainder of 2018 at a weighted average price of $1.02/Bbl.
Occidental Petroleum
- Permian Resource production averaged 177 Mboe/d, up 11% from the previous quarter.
- Expect to end the year producing between 220-246 Mboe/d.
- Plan on running 11 rigs in 2018 spread across the Turkey Track (.5 rigs), Greater Sand Dunes (~5.5 rigs), Greater Barilla Draw (4 rigs) and Glasscock County (1 rig).
- Map below identifies their core areas of activity in 2018, which could present Concho with opportunities to trade with Oxy in both the Delaware and Midland Basins.
- “Last year we did about 17,000 net acres in trades, and in the first quarter we’ve done 11,000. So there’s still a desire to core up, be able to drill longer laterals, leverage your larger positions.”
- In the Greater Sand Dunes area (NDB), highlighted 2 Wolfcamp X/Y completions with IP24 rates over 6,000 Boe/d.
- Cedar Canyon 27 28 Fed 44H had an IP30 rate of 5,398 Boe/d (76% oil) from a 9,800’ lateral.
- Cedar Canyon 27 28 Fed 43H had an IP30 rate of 4,351 Boe/d (77% oil) from a 9,648’ lateral.
- In the Greater Barilla Draw area (SDB), completed delineation tests in the Hoban, which lies between the 3rd Bone Spring and Wolfcamp A, and in the Wolfcamp C.
- Hoban: Granada 73H had an IP30 rate of 1,973 Boe/d (73% oil) from a 4,681’ lateral.
- Wolfcamp C: A Herring 94-93-6N 33H had an IP30 rate of 1,758 Boe/d (81% oil) from a 10,100’ lateral.
- Well was completed in tandem with a 3rd Bone Spring.
Wolfcamp X/Y, Hoban and Wolfcamp C Completions
- Detailed their 2nd Bone Spring frac sequence, which is similar to QEP’s “Pressure wall and Buffer.”
- Note that company shows the Wolfcamp X/Y flow regime independent of the 2nd Bone Spring.
- Note that company shows the Wolfcamp X/Y flow regime independent of the 2nd Bone Spring.
Noble Energy
- First quarter volumes averaged 45 Mboe/d, up 18% from the fourth quarter.
- PoP’d 13 wells with an average lateral length of 8,430’.
- Operated 6 rigs and 3 frac crews.
- Completed 3rd central gathering facility and expect to add 2 additional CGFs by YE’18.
- All CGFs are connected and flowing through Advantage pipeline.
Securing firm transport for oil takeaway on EPIC crude pipeline expected to be completed in 2H’19.
- Transition to multi-pad projects has reduced completion time by 26%.
- Wolfcamp A results across their position ranged from 1,000-2,400 Boe/d from 9 wells PoP’d during the quarter.
- Calamity Jane pad exhibiting shallower decline than company initially anticipated. When pressed about projecting results across their acreage, management stated, “wells were drilled in top tier rock, so you should expect outperformance based on statistics of the entire acreage position.”
- Completed a single Third Bone Spring on its Trigger Pad located in the Northwest area of their acreage and a Wolfcamp C on the West side.
- Wolfcamp C is performing in line with expectations.
- Targeting more than 30% use of recycled water by year end.
Repurchased ~$67.5 million worth of stock and increased the dividend 10% during the quarter.
Oasis Petroleum
- Delaware production averaged 3.5 Mboe/d.
- Production should ramp to ~5 Mboe/d by the end of the year and 10 Mboe/d exiting 2019.
- Expect to drill 16-20 wells and complete 6-8 wells running 2 rigs (additional rig in May) in 2018.
- Should have results from first well PoP’d on acreage (Bone Spring) next quarter. Well has been online for 30 days and is still cleaning up.
- Recent wells are outperforming 1.2 MMboe type curve using ~1,6000 lbs/ft of proppant, below offset operator average of ~2,000 lbs/ft of proppant.
- IRRs are estimated to be more than 65% at $55 WTI.
- Highlighted upside to base case inventory which currently stands at ~601 gross locations.
- Continue to see limited cost inflation or service tightness in the Delaware.
Parsley Energy
- Production averaged 93.4 Mboe/d (63% oil), up 16% sequentially.
- PoP’d 41 gross wells during the quarter with an average lateral length of ~9,100’.
- Activity was split evenly between the Delaware and Midland Basins, going forward the Midland Basin should receive the bulk of development activity.
- Completed 2 well Wolfcamp B pad in Glasscock County.
- Catfish Hunter 12-1 2-mile pad achieved an average IP30 rate of 2,022 Boe/d.
- In the Delaware Basin, the Trees State 31-34 3 well pad in Pecos County targeted the Upper/Lower Wolfcamp A and the Wolfcamp B
- Results from 2 of the wells achieved Delaware Basin company record IP30 rates of 2,115 Boe/d (85% oil) and 1,940 Boe/d (86% oil) from 10,000’ laterals.
- Results from 2 of the wells achieved Delaware Basin company record IP30 rates of 2,115 Boe/d (85% oil) and 1,940 Boe/d (86% oil) from 10,000’ laterals.
- Received multiple questions about potentially spinning off or dropping down Parsley’s mineral interests, similar to Diamondback.
- Management stated they needed to grow production by a few thousand barrels before they could provide an answer, which should happen in the next couple of quarters.
- Management stated they needed to grow production by a few thousand barrels before they could provide an answer, which should happen in the next couple of quarters.
PDC Energy
- Delaware Basin production averaged 21 Mboe/d (47% oil), an increase from the previous quarter of ~29%.
Currently running 3 rigs and 1 frac crew.
- Activity has been focused on Block 4 in Eastern Reeves and Central Area in Northwest Reeves.
- In Block 4, Buzzard and Grizzly pads continue to show strong early performance with each well outpacing their 2 MMboe type curve. Wells were landed in the Wolfcamp A and Wolfcamp B.
- Finished drilling first Wolfcamp C test located in the Southwest portion of Block 4.
- Executed firm sales agreement with large international energy company that will cover 51/2 years and provide flow assurance out of Midland for ~85% of 2018 and 2019 estimated volumes.
- 2018 and 2019 total oil volumes should realize between 88%-92% of NYMEX.
- 2018 and 2019 total oil volumes should realize between 88%-92% of NYMEX.
Pioneer Natural Resources
- Midland horizontal production averaged ~220 Mboe/d (66% oil), up ~5% from the previous quarter.
- Oil production averaged 145 Mbo/d, up ~3% sequentially.
- Placed 63 wells on line during teh quarter.
- Currently running 20 rigs and expect to PoP 250-275 wells during 2018.
- 2018 Permian production growth trending to high end of guidance range at 19%-24%.
- Version 3.0+ completions continue to significantly outperform Version 3.0.
- Utilizing between 2,500-5,000 lbs/ft depending on area.
- Adding 3 additional Wolfcamp D tests with 3.0 fracs in 2018.
- First Wolfcamp D well has produced 260 Mboe (72% oil) over 130 days.
- Currently delivering ~160 Mbo/d of Permian Basin net oil production to the Gulf Coast under firm transportation contracts; represents ~95% of Pioneer’s current Permian production.
- Brent pricing added $16 million of incremental cash flow in the first quarter.
- Exported 87 Mbo/d during the quarter. Exports should grow in 2H of year as company increases capacity from ~110 Mbo/d to ~150 Mbo/d.
- Targeting more than 90% of long-term production under firm pipeline transportation to the Gulf Coast.
- Targeting more than 90% of long-term production under firm pipeline transportation to the Gulf Coast.
QEP Resources
- Permian Basin production averaged 30.9 Mboe/d, up ~10% sequentially.
- Guiding 2018 production to average between 38.1-40.5 Mboe/d, an increase of ~75% from the 2017 average.
- Increased guidance slightly from February announcement due to efficiency gains in drill times and a step-change in number of frac stages completed each month.
- Expect to PoP 104 wells with associated D&C Capex of $725-$775 million, or ~$7.2 million per well which is in line with current AFE expectations.
- Plan on running 41/2 rigs and 2 frac crews throughout the year.
- Placed 31 net wells online compared to the original plan of 18 net wells.
- Wells were completed on two separate projects, the Peeler Pad (9 wells) had an average lateral length of 8,277’ and the Act Pad (22 wells targeting 5 horizons) which was designed to test 44 wells per section had an average lateral length of 9,351’.
- Company stated a few Dean wells were completed in what was originally thought to be a frac barrier.
- Recent observations from tests revealed that the Spraberry Shale and Upper Wolfcamp both appear to be influenced by the Dean.
- The two projects each cover a half section, which can be seen from the map below.
- The Charts illustrate lateral diagrams for both projects.
- Note: Charts shows laterals obtained from IHS surveys.
- Note: Mobile devices will not show 3D images.
QEP Act and Peeler Projects
- QEP appears to be testing communication between the Dean and Wolfcmap A on the Peeler pad.
- Shifting to gas lift from ESPs.
- Gas lifts are expected to save ~$300k per well.
- Highlighted water infrastructure at Mustang Springs which includes 20 water wells and 3 frac ponds (2 supply/1 recycled) and other pipe infrastructure covering 6 miles.
- Recycled ~40,000 Bbls/d in the first quarter and expect to recycle ~100,000 Bbls/d by the end of the third quarter.
- Around one-third of wells are being frac’d with local proppant and plan on using 100% locally sourced sand as soon as possible.
- Repurchased and retired 5,621,540 shares at a weighted average price of $9.37, for $52.8 million.
- After reporting, the stock is currently trading at $11.75, down ~5% from yesterday’s close.
- After reporting, the stock is currently trading at $11.75, down ~5% from yesterday’s close.
Resolute Energy
- Production average 23.5 Mboe/d (46% oil), down 7% from the fourth quarter.
- Oil production component was below longer term run-rate based on heavier mix of production from Mustang and Bronco combined with higher Wolfcamp C production.
- 2018 development will focus on completing groups of up to 9 wells utilizing 3 rigs which should alleviate frac hits and improve infill well performance.
- Targeting Upper and Lower Wolfcamp A and Upper Wolfcamp B.
- Schematic of first 9 well pad completed at Ranger in Eastern Reeves County below.
- First two pads averaged 3.2 and 4.5 stages per day, respectively.
- Wolfcamp B and C early time data on could add more than 160 locations to inventory.
- 2 wells had IP24 rates in excess of 800 Bo/d with associated NGL production of 1,100 Bl/d.
| Well | Formation | IP30 Boe | IP60 Boe |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.Elephant B307SL | Lower Wolfcamp B | 2,099 | 1,968 |
| N.Elephant B301SL | Lower Wolfcamp B | Completing | |
| S.Elephant C207SL | Wolfcamp C | 1,930 | 1,695 |
| Uinta C 101H | Wolfcamp C | 2,657 | 2,381 |
| Th.Canyon C107SL | Wolfcamp C | - | - |
| Ranger C205SL | Wolfcamp C | Flowing Back |
RSP Permian
- First quarter production averaged 62.8 Mboe/d, which was flat versus the previous quarter.
- Experienced a significant amount of downtime related to offset activity.
- Exited April with production exceeding 70 Mboe/d.
- In the Delaware Basin, completed furthest South Delaware completion which targeted the Wolfcamp X/Y.
- Boyd 28 11 1H Wolfcamp X/Y had an IP30 of 1,526 Boe/d (71% oil), 324 Boe/d per 1,000’.
- In the Midland Basin, completed first horizontal targeting the Jo Mill formation.
- Spanish Trail 4825 had a 15 day average rate of 1,048 Boe/d (71% oil).
- Extending the Wolfcamp A West, the Parks Bell 3926H had an average IP30 rate of 1,440 Boe/d (86% oil).
- First Lower Spraberry in Glasscock County was placed online. Woody 3-46 6H achieved an average IP30 rate of 1,786 Boe/d (86% oil).
WPX Energy
- Delaware Basin production averaged 63 Mboe/d, up 8% from the fourth quarter.
- 25 wells were turned to sales, which included 15 Wolfcamp A, 7 Wolfcamp X/Y and a single Wolfcamp B, Wolfcamp D and Third Bone Spring.
- Currently running 7 rigs and 3 frac crews.
- Plan on using ~50% of recycled water by year end.
- First 200 MMcf/d Cryo train will be completed mid-year 2018.
- Less than 5% of crude exposed to Midland spot pricing in 2018 and less than 10% in 2019. Brent, Gulf Coast and WTI exposure consist of FT and FS commitments on BridgeTex, Cactus and Basin pipelines.